Senior Director, Design & Construction

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Design/Construction to lead complex medical center projects in San Francisco. This role requires a visionary leader who can manage large-scale projects exceeding $300 million, ensuring adherence to KP goals and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage diverse teams, and engage stakeholders effectively. If you're passionate about creating impactful healthcare facilities and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex construction projects over $300 million.
• Strong ability to lead diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of design and construction of major medical projects.
• Manage multiple departments and ensure alignment with business strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Project Management Software

Budgeting Tools

Job description

Job Summary:

The Design/Construction, Senior Director is primarily accountable for the planning through construction of the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. This position will also support the delivery of other major medical center projects in the Kaiser Permanente portfolio, especially during extended Entitlement periods. Responsibilities include communication and coordination of continuous improvement concepts and innovations.

The senior director oversees all phases of design and/or construction of highly complex projects, generally exceeding $300 million in total budget. This includes defining project parameters, managing project teams, establishing standards, and ensuring KP goals for client service are met throughout the process.

This role involves directing all design stages of medical and regional facilities, including economic analysis, development scheme comparisons, and negotiations with authorities and contractors. It also requires overseeing on-site teams and communicating project status to KP leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Build organizational capacity, develop talent, and foster a collaborative environment. Drive continuous learning and performance improvement.


• Manage multiple units or departments, translating business strategies into actionable plans, and ensuring aligned product or service delivery.


• Oversee large-scale project delivery from initiation to close-out, including scope management, staffing, budgeting, and organizational change management.


• Lead project teams, ensuring accountability and performance, and providing clear vision and feedback.


• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and trigger events across interdependent projects.


• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures across project activities.


• Engage and align diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and facilitate project decisions and prioritizations.


• Manage vendor relationships, performance standards, and service agreements, partnering with Procurement and Legal as needed.